A Study of Pastoral Care of the Elderly in Africa

About the Book

In this book, Rev. Dr. Samuel Ayete–Nyampong has revealed his passion for the good quality of life for the ageing population in Africa and the development of Pastoral Gerontology courses in Theological Institutions across Africa. This book is a resource material for building the capacity of church leaders in the provision of care and support for the ageing population in Africa. All who read this book will find it inspiring, full of deep thoughts, and a challenge to the church and state, thereby provoking sensitivity to the needs of the ageing population in Africa. This book is highly recommended for church leaders, theological students, students of Gerontology and to all who have a passion to promote the quality of life of the ageing population.

About the Author

The Reverend Dr. Samuel Ayete–Nyampong is a Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. His interest in pastoral care of the elderly was aroused during the early years of his ministerial career when he had to visit many elderly people as part of his responsibilities as a Parish Minister. After his first degree at the University of Ghana, Dr. Ayete–Nyampong was awarded the British Government Overseas Development Administration Shared Scholarship (ODASS) to do a postgraduate study in Pastoral Care and Counseling at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. Later, his course was upgraded to a PhD programme. His research interest at the PhD level was in Pastoral Gerontology. Dr. Samuel Ayete–Nyampong served as the Chairman of the Presbyterian National Committee on Ageing in Ghana. He has taught short courses on Ageing and Pastoral Counseling and also served as Adjunct Lecturer of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Central University College in Ghana. He is an External Examiner for the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is also the President of the Africa Association of Pastoral Studies and Counselling (AAPSC). Rev. Dr. Samuel Ayete–Nyampong has participated in several International Conferences. These include: The Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (San Francisco, USA), the Valencia Forum on Ageing (Spain) and many others. He was written five books including “Pastoral Care of the Elderly in Africa”, “Ageing in Contemporary Ghana” and “Ageing Gracefully”. He is the Founder of the Christian Action on Ageing in Africa (CAAA).